Nicholas Rage Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Didn't see the game, but with any young keeper it's always a steep learning curve stepping into real football. I think out of all the positions it's the one that needs the most actual in game experience to thrive because the jump from playing with fellow teenagers to men who are going to use every bit of experience, muscle and dark arts to get one over you is massive and it's not like your defensive or midfield partner can walk you through the game and cover your mistakes. It's why so many goalies don't establish themselves until their mid-20s and often peak in their 30s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 I enjoyed watching our young under 20's centrehalf Finlay Godfrey battling against the experienced HoB striker Dan Watt. Dan probably won the battle but the youngster did well and will learn valuable lessons from the experience. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonessBWAH_ Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 (edited) The first 20 minutes was poor. Very sloppy, slow and couldn’t string 5 passes together, but once they settled a bit and started playing football we looked the much stronger team. Second half was much improved. Both trialists looked dangerous at points, especially liked Sokari who should’ve had more than one goal. Mitchell should easily be getting 20 goals or more this season. Edited July 3 by BonessBWAH_ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 First half hour the BU midfield were poor, Fin Malcolm couldn't hold the ball up front and Shaun Rutherford at left back was rank rotten. Thought we were fortunate to go in level at halftime. Second half Mitchell at 9, Porteous in central midfield and more pace on the wings made it a more enjoyable watch.........but that was largely down to Tom Grant. Took the ball, kept off challengers and played some great passes to put the BU attackers into space and create danger. Tommo is the man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leomessi1984 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 2 hours ago, Nicholas Rage said: Didn't see the game, but with any young keeper it's always a steep learning curve stepping into real football. I think out of all the positions it's the one that needs the most actual in game experience to thrive because the jump from playing with fellow teenagers to men who are going to use every bit of experience, muscle and dark arts to get one over you is massive and it's not like your defensive or midfield partner can walk you through the game and cover your mistakes. It's why so many goalies don't establish themselves until their mid-20s and often peak in their 30s. Campbell played about a total of 10 games for Kelty & I think one for East Fife at first team level. He'll absolutely need some time. He'll come good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwullieac Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 6 hours ago, Deanburn Dave said: First half hour the BU midfield were poor, Fin Malcolm couldn't hold the ball up front and Shaun Rutherford at left back was rank rotten. Thought we were fortunate to go in level at halftime. Second half Mitchell at 9, Porteous in central midfield and more pace on the wings made it a more enjoyable watch.........but that was largely down to Tom Grant. Took the ball, kept off challengers and played some great passes to put the BU attackers into space and create danger. Tommo is the man. Would much rather Hawkins or McAuley at left back and hope Hunter feels the same. Rutherford just spends too much time injured 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 15 minutes ago, bigwullieac said: Would much rather Hawkins or McAuley at left back and hope Hunter feels the same. Rutherford just spends too much time injured Keir Macauley is the best left back in the league IMO. Rutherford is consistently capable of hitting a long pass or cross but in every other aspect of left backedness (made up word !!!) Macaulay beats him hands down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue 8 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 The game last night there was 6 players missing young player need time to find there feet one game and the moners are at it young player will get better 5 friendly to go then you can judge in hunts we trust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennelton Percy Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Was it Ryan Porteous who scored the second goal? (looked like it to me) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialist Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 On 03/07/2024 at 12:11, Nicholas Rage said: Didn't see the game, but with any young keeper it's always a steep learning curve stepping into real football. I think out of all the positions it's the one that needs the most actual in game experience to thrive because the jump from playing with fellow teenagers to men who are going to use every bit of experience, muscle and dark arts to get one over you is massive and it's not like your defensive or midfield partner can walk you through the game and cover your mistakes. It's why so many goalies don't establish themselves until their mid-20s and often peak in their 30s. Where did last seasons keepers go? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwullieac Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 22 minutes ago, trialist said: Where did last seasons keepers go? Musa wants a crack at the SPFL but hasnt signed anywhere yet, apparently played as trialist for Spartans recently. Ruddy clearly wasn't up to the standard required. Heard rumours of an Andy Murphy return but clearly those were nonsense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Rage Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Slightly surprised Musa hasn't signed up somewhere yet, saw he was posting a YouTube highlight video he'd made the other day. Hope he gets something as given the standard of keeping in the lower leagues he'd have a good crack at making a go of it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonessBear_72 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 17 hours ago, Nicholas Rage said: Slightly surprised Musa hasn't signed up somewhere yet, saw he was posting a YouTube highlight video he'd made the other day. Hope he gets something as given the standard of keeping in the lower leagues he'd have a good crack at making a go of it I heard from a very good source he is at Spartans and most likely will be signing there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan-bufc Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 53 minutes ago, BonessBear_72 said: I heard from a very good source he is at Spartans and most likely will be signing there Good move for him and i'm sure after last season they will be looking to push for promotion. Wish him all the best. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwullieac Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 https://rjmsports.com/rjm-club-shops/boness-united-fc/ New kits looking brilliant. Very tempted to pick up one for the first time in a good number of seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 14 minutes ago, bigwullieac said: https://rjmsports.com/rjm-club-shops/boness-united-fc/ New kits looking brilliant. Very tempted to pick up one for the first time in a good number of seasons. Quite different, but I think it’s nice, always liked Puma brand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 William, As a fashionista and trend setter can you tell me what's the more "on trend" , the Electric Blue Lemonade or the Cyber Yellow ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 What do you plan on doing on 21st September when you are meant to be playing in the Junior Cup second round and away to Gala in the league? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 8 minutes ago, Ginaro said: What do you plan on doing on 21st September when you are meant to be playing in the Junior Cup second round and away to Gala in the league? Have you never watched Back to the Future ??!!! #InMartyMcFlyWeTrust 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 59 minutes ago, Deanburn Dave said: .......in other news........ The draw for rounds 1 and 2 of the SPFL Trust Trophy is on Monday 8 July at 1pm on YouTube. BU's in round 1 will be matched up with one of the southerly B teams. 1 hour ago, Deanburn Dave said: FIXTURES are out....... 27/7 at 3pm BU v University of Stifling Tuesday (30) or Wednesday (31) a cup game 3/8 away to East Stirlingshire Tuesday 6/8 away to Tranent 10/8 BU v Albion Rovers ..........etc, etc.. And looking forward it is:- 28/12 BU v Rose 4/1 Rose v BU Posted these on the old thread by mistake DOH !!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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